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Downed chopper – Authorities respond to helicopter crash, fire

Stayton Fire District and Marion County Sheriffs respond to a helicopter crash near Mehama. Submitted Photo
Stayton Fire District and Marion County Sheriffs respond to a helicopter crash near Mehama. Submitted Photo

A Salem man died when his helicopter crashed in rural Marion County on July 17. Stayton Fire District responded to the fiery crash, which happened at 8:52 a.m. near the 21000 block of Fern Ridge Road ...

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